Mikkeller's Citra Imperial IPA is named because it uses citra hops, a relatively new types of hops that has only been around since 2007. A good way to find out what citra hops is all about -- if you care.

Avg price/liter: USD 21.18

ABV %: 8.9

Type: IPA

An Imperial IPA is an India
Pale Ale with a VERY strong alcohol content.

Mikkeller's Citra Imperial
IPA is named because it uses citra hops, a relatively new
types of hops that has only been around since 2007.
Mikkeller manufactures a line of beers, 19 in total, they
call their single hop IPA's. Different amount of hopsare
used in each to obtain the same level of bitterness.

I have a bias towards IPA's,
and the Citra Imperial IPA, with its 8.9% abv, didn't have
an overpowering alcohol taste I've tried in other
beers. It was, on the other, surprising how
refreshing this beer was, as it took me on a journey of
intense intoxication.